Biomechanical Engineer / Expert Consultant, PhD

Biodynamic Research Corporation is seeking a PhD-level engineer or scientist to join our consulting team. This role applies advanced engineering, biomechanical, human factors, and scientific principles to complex questions involving accident reconstruction, injury causation, occupant kinematics, transportation safety, and litigation support.
This is a unique opportunity for a research-oriented professional to work at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and law. Consultants support attorneys, insurance professionals, and technical experts by analyzing case materials, applying scientific research, developing defensible opinions, preparing technical reports, and supporting expert testimony.

Key Responsibilities
•  Conduct engineering, biomechanical, human factors, or scientific analyses related to accident events and injury causation
•  Review case materials, including accident reports, medical records, depositions, technical reports, photographs, videos, and other evidence
•  Conduct literature reviews and apply scientific research to case-specific questions
•  Prepare technical reports, exhibits, presentations, and demonstrative materials
•  Participate in client meetings, case strategy discussions, inspections, testing, depositions, and trial preparation as needed
•  Support BRC research initiatives, including study design, testing, publication, and conference presentations
•  Collaborate with physicians, engineers, accident reconstruction experts, and other technical professionals.

Required Qualifications
•  PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Applied Physics, Transportation Safety, Kinesiology/Biomechanics, or a closely related engineering or scientific discipline
•  Strong analytical, research, technical writing, and communication skills
•  Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
•  Interest in litigation support, expert consulting, accident reconstruction, injury biomechanics, or applied scientific analysis.

Preferred Qualifications
•  Peer-reviewed publications or scientific presentations
•  Research experience in biomechanics, injury causation, human performance, transportation safety, crashworthiness, aerospace, accident reconstruction, or related areas
•  Experience with MATLAB, Python, R, simulation tools, data acquisition systems, modeling software, or statistical analysis
•  PE license, ACTAR certification, SAE certifications, or interest in obtaining relevant credentials
•  Prior consulting, expert witness, deposition, or litigation support experience preferred but not required.